🌱 Why did Cloverdale’s fire protection bill suddenly jump 185 percent?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why did Cloverdale's fire protection bill suddenly jump 185 percent?
• Fatal I-70 crash near Cloverdale closes westbound lanes Monday afternoon

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A stray t-storm; hot, humid, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
• Thursday: A stray t-storm; very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cloverdale Township cancels current fire contract with town (suncommercial.com) — Cloverdale officials are grappling with a sudden jump in fire protection costs after the township and volunteer fire department canceled the town's $35,000 annual contract and proposed a new $100,000 agreement. Town leaders say they need detailed data before committing, especially as Putnam County debates a broader fire district, and will revisit the issue at a special meeting.
   

• Pedestrian struck, killed by passing semi on Interstate 70 in Putnam County (wthr.com) — Drivers around Cloverdale should know that a man was struck and killed Monday afternoon on westbound I-70 near the 40-mile marker, temporarily closing the highway. Investigators say he had exited a stopped box truck when a passing semi hit him, and the semi driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 15
• Putnam Co. Chamber Lunch & Learn: Understanding Google & SEO →
  The Inn At DePauw, 2 W. Seminary St., Greencastle
  11:30 am
• Voices and Votes: Volunteer Training →
  The Prindle Institute for Ethics, 2961 W County Road 225 S, Greencastle
  3:30 pm
• Commission of Sustainability →
  1 N. Locust St., Greencastle
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Cold Food Pantry - Greencastle Church of the Nazarene →
  Greencastle Church of the Nazarene, 580 S. CR 100 E., Greencastle
• Board of Works Meeting →
  City Hall, 1 N. Locust St., Greencastle
  4:30 pm
• Board of Directors Meeting →
  Golden Discovery Ballroom, 17 East Franklin Street, Spencer
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Dancers: Dance Class →
  Golden Discovery Ballroom, 17 East Franklin Street, Spencer
  6:15 pm
Saturday September 19
• Go & Tell Evangelism Workshop @ Christ Community Church →
  10942 IN-59, Brazil
  9:00 am
• Amo 1st Baptist 10th Annual Car Show →
  Amo 1st Baptist Church, 4779 Pearl Street, Amo
  11:00 am
• commUnity center: Create & Connect: Community Rainbow Glass Art Sculpture! →
  Golden Discovery Ballroom, 17 East Franklin Street, Spencer
  11:00 am
• Rainbow Rollers: Open Game Night →
  Golden Discovery Ballroom, 17 East Franklin Street, Spencer
  4:00 pm
• Rainbow Rollers: Open Game Night – September 2026 →
  Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
  4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• HOA meeting Monday the 14th at 7:00 pm.
  You can do live streaming if you can do it on our Facebook page. (Nextdoor Stardust Hills)

• Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Cloverdale. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Greencastle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cloverdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Greencastle

• Greencastle outlasts South Putnam to win third Putnam County Volleyball Tournament in a row (suncommercial.com)
• Court News for Sept. 15, 2026 (bannergraphic.com)

Brazil

• Areas of Heavy Rain Continue for Northern US This Week (dtnpf.com)

Ok Cloverdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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